The San Francisco Giants play host to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday night in a crucial NL West showdown from Oracle Park. The Giants come into this one sitting in second-place in the division, while the Diamondbacks are only a few games behind them, well within reach when it comes to their playoff hopes. Across seven meetings this season, the Diamondbacks cling to a 4-3 series lead, simply showing how this one could go either way. Fans will certainly want to be tuned in, as this series could have serious playoff implications when things are said and done.
The Diamondbacks have been struggling to find much success since the All-Star break and this series is massive for them to get momentum going back in the right direction. They've gone 2-8 over their last ten games and sit in third-place in the NL West standings. The Wild Card and divisional races both look like they'll come down to the final games of the season, so being able to grab a win against a divisional rival who is likely to be battling at the end of the season too, could come in handy. Surprisingly, Arizona is actually been better on the road than at home this year, so playing at Oracle Park isn't likely to deter them.
According to MLB.com, there's still uncertainty surrounding who will get the ball for the Diamondbacks in this one.
The Diamondbacks have found success this season, with two big names leading across the five major offensive categ ories, while a plucky upstart adds some depth. Evan Longoria (back) remains out as the lone absence, as one of their most-experienced players will miss out on a revenge opportunity. Christian Walker (22 home runs, 68 RBI) has provided the power, while Ketel Marte (.296 average, .375) has paced the lineup from the top. One to keep an eye on is Corbin Carroll (.282 average) and with plenty of experience around him, he's fit in perfectly.